ILLINOIS SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) - Social Security Retirement
Address
1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
(888) 320-0960
Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website available 24/7
Description:
Offers application for monthly benefits under the Social Security Retirement Benefits program.
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 61 years and eight months in order to apply
- Must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 years or more
- Must not currently be receiving benefits on their own Social Security record
- Must have not already applied for retirement benefits
- Must not be eligible for a pension based on work not covered by Social Security
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call or visit the website to apply
Documents Required:
- Birth certificate or other proof of age
- Proof of U.S. citizenship if not born in the U.S. and have not submitted proof for an earlier Medicare or Social Security claim
- A copy of W-2 tax form(s) and/or self-employment tax return from last year
- A copy of U.S. military service papers if served before 1968
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Primary Contact
Program Contact Information
(800) 772-1213
Phone Numbers
Primary Contact Number
(888) 320-0960
National Toll Free Phone
(800) 772-1213
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Mailing
1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Handicap Accessible?
No
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
June 19, 2025
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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